Product Data Sheet
Reference FC-FONDAG E -BT-GB-KFR-062011
Updated : 02/2012
FONDAG® E
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General description
FONDAG® E is a dry mixed concrete that enables
a calcium aluminate concrete to be made with
extremely high performance. It is specially designed
for aggressive environments subject to one or more of
the following conditions : high temperatures, repeated
thermal shocks, abrasion, erosion, mechanical impact,
chemical corrosion, etc.. The product is also designed
to allow easy placing.
FONDAG® E is particularly adapted to very demanding
applications including :
• Areas exposed to heat, thermal shock, abrasion
and impact in steel and non-ferrous metallurgical
industries
• Industrial floors exposed to intensive use under
aggressive conditions : chemical, petrochemical,
food industries, etc.
• Hydraulic infrastructures exposed to abrasion,
erosion and cavitation : spillways, sills, flushing gates, jetty heads, sluice beds, etc.
• Industrial floors near high voltage installations
requiring high electrical resistivity : floors surrounding
aluminium furnances
• Areas exposed to projection of extremly low
temperature gas or liquid
The outstanding performance of FONDAG® E
is due to the combination of a very hard, dense,
synthetic calcium aluminate aggregate and a calcium
aluminate binder. By contrast to Portland cement
concrete, FONDAG® E does not release Portlandite.
This improves significantly refractory properties and
resistance to chemical corrosion as well as elminating
the major cause of efflorescence. Its key benefits are :
• Resistance to both high temperatures (up to 1100°C) and low temperatures (down to -180°C), and
repeated thermal shock
• High resistance to abrasion, erosion, wearing and
mechanical shock
• Resistance to corrosion by diluted acids (pH > 3.5),
sulphates, oils, industrial waste and aggressive
water
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8, Rue des Gravier 92521 Neuilly sur Seine France
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• High electrical resistivity
• Rapid hardening (return to service within 6-8 hours)
• Adjustable workability and working time with
admixtures
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Specifications
The specification limits are determined with an
Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 2.5% as defined in
the sampling standard ISO 3951.
The usual range represents typical values of the
production.
Chemical analysis
Main constituants (%)
Usual range
A l 2O 3
CaO
SiO2
F e 2O 3
≥ 36
≤ 41
≤8
≤ 18
* Chemical analysis is determined according to the EN 196-2.
The product (including aggregates and binder) is milled to
powder prior to the analysis.
Sieve analysis
Cumulative passing (%)
Specification
usual range
limits
95 - 99
≥ 93
sieve
size
10 mm
Mechanical strength
Compressive strengh (MPa)
Age
24 h
Specification limits
≥ 40
* Water addition : 10% by weight of FONDAG® E
* 100 mm cube; cured at 20°C and > 90% relative humidity
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Additional information
This information is given for guidance only.
• Wet density : 2500 - 2700 kg/m3
• Compressive strength at 8 hours (20°C) : ≥ 30 MPa
• FONDAG® E is subject to the conversion
phenomenon. Only its strength after conversion
measured according to the Annex A of EN14647
(about 40 MPa with 10% water addition) should be
considered for design purposes.
• CNR index : ≤ 0.7
• Mechanical strength after firing at high temperature
• ≤ 2.5 litres of water per 25kg bag
• ≤ 125 litres of water per 1250kg Big-Bag
It is important to respect the above recommended
instructions to ensure the nominal properties.
Mixing
• Always use each bag or each Big-Bag entirely to
avoid any risk of dry material segregation
• Use clean tools and equipment (no Portland cement
build up)
• Prepare fresh potable water for a quantity of 10% by
weight of the desired dry FONDAG® E
Compressive Strengh (MPa)
• Add 90% of the prepared water to the mixer with
suitable admixture if necessary
110°C
70
• Add the desired quantity of FONDAG® E to the mixer
800°C
50
1100°C
25
• Mix for at least 5 minutes or until mix is completely
homogenous
* Test conducted on 100 mm cubes. All samples cured for 24 h
at 20°C & >90% relative humidity, then held for 24 h at 110°C.
Some samples held for a further 6 h at 800°C or at 1100°C (+
5°C/s) and then cooled down gradually.
• If necessary, add the remaining water until the desired
consistency is achieved and ensure that the mix is
homogenious
Packaging and shelf life
Placing
FONDAG® E must be placed under vibration in order to
obtain a good consolidation.
• 25 kg bags (per pallet: 50 bags, 1250 kg) are
particularly suitable for small volume mixers, such as
a small field drum mixer. A 25 kg bag yields 10 litres of
concrete. One pallet of 1250 kg produces 0.50 m3 of
concrete.
With the recommended water addition, FONDAG® E
has at least a dry to plastic consistency (slump from
40 to 90 mm). This consistency is suitable for vibration.
The working time is at least 90 minutes at 20°C. Longer
working time can be obtained with suitable retarder.
• 1250 kg remote opening Big-Bags are particularly
suitable for large volume mixers, such as truck mixer.
One Big-Bag yields 0.50 m3 of concrete.
Curing
To ensure the nominal properties of FONDAG®
E, curing practices comparable to those used for
normal Portland concrete should be followed in all
circumstances, in both cold and hot ambient conditions,
to avoid premature drying. The curing method could be:
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In common with all cementitious materials, FONDAG®
E must be stored in dry conditions, off the ground. In this
case, it will retain its properties for at least 12 months.
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Guidelines for application
For more information, contact Kerneos representantive.
Water addition
The water addition should not exceed 10% of the dry
weight of FONDAG® E, i.e. :
• Waterproof plastic sheet placed as soon as possible
and must be in place prior to the beginning of hardening
• Wet textile or water spray applied as soon as the
concrete begins to set
• Sufficient quantity of curing agent applied in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations,
and subject to trial approval.
•Any other appropriate means.
Kerneos warrants that the product complies with the specifications stated herein to the exclusion of any other warranty, express or implied. Kerneos
makes no representation or warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, as to the suitability or fitness for a particular purpose or use of the
product. The warranty shall be limited to the replacement of the non-conforming products or, at Kerneos option, the refund of the purchase price.
Any technical advice, recommendations or information are given based on Kerneos current knowledge and experience of the products and are deemed to be accurate.
However, Kerneos undertakes no liability or responsibility of any kind with respect thereof. Users are invited to check that they have the latest version of this document.
Kerneos SA
8, Rue des Gravier 92521 Neuilly sur Seine France
Tel. : +33 1 46 37 90 00 - Fax : +33 1 46 37 92 00
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